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Law Enforcement Academy Instructor - Advanced

Employment Requirements:
This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain current certification as a Peace Officer in New Mexico or be eligible for certification by waiver of previous training. Must be currently certified by the NMDPS Training and Recruiting Division (TRD) as a General Police Instructor, Master Instructor, or Professional Lecturer, or meet the certification requirements per New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) section 10.29.4.1 based on previous certifications and instruction experience. Candidates must provide proof of instruction for a minimum of six (6) Law Enforcement related classes within the previous three (3) calendar years. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and physical examination and is conditional pending results.


Statutory Requirements
Applicants must be a certified law enforcement officer or eligible for certification by waiver of previous training in accordance with provisions 29-7-10 NMSA 1978. 
Agency:  New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Location:  Santa Fe, New Mexico
Salary/Range:  $38,168.00 - $67,870.40 Annually
How to Apply:  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Text resumes and attached resumes will no longer be reviewed or considered. You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section (click on link for an example) of your NEOGOV application only. If you have previously included work history on a resume (attached or copy and pasted) you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying.


For additional information or to apply click on the following link: NMSPO
Application Deadline:  5/31/2013
Contact Name:  Jack F. Jones III, Deputy Director
Contact Telephone:  (505) 827-9610
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